Pronunciation: /ˈkwɑbəl/
noun a heated argument or disagreement, typically about a trivial issue
A1 My parents often have a quabble over what TV show to watch.
A2 The siblings had a quabble over who would get the last piece of cake.
B1 The team members had a quabble about the best approach to the project.
B2 There was a quabble between the neighbors about the property line.
C1 The politicians engaged in a heated quabble during the debate.
C2 The scholars had a scholarly quabble over the interpretation of the ancient text.
verb to argue or disagree over a trivial matter
A1 My siblings always quabble over who gets to sit in the front seat of the car.
A2 The children were quabbling about which game to play next.
B1 The team members quabbled about the best strategy to use in the upcoming match.
B2 The politicians continued to quabble over the details of the new legislation.
C1 The researchers quabbled over the interpretation of the data, leading to a heated debate.
C2 The lawyers quabbled over the wording of the contract, trying to ensure it was airtight.
formal The two parties engaged in a heated quabble over the terms of the contract.
informal I heard Sarah and Tom quabble about who should do the dishes last night.
slang Why are you always quabbling with your siblings about such trivial matters?
figurative The constant quabble between heart and mind made it hard for her to make a decision.
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